Method and system for a three-dimensional (3-D) flexible light emitting diode (LED) bar

Abstract

Provided is a system for mounting electrical components thereon. The system includes an elongated printed circuit board (PCB) configured for coupling a plurality of electrical components thereto. The elongated PCB includes (i) one segment having a first width and (ii) another segment having a second width different than the first width. The other segment is bendable along multiple axes.

What is claimed: 
     
       1. A system for mounting light emitting diodes (LEDs) thereon, comprising:
 an elongated printed circuit board (PCB) configured for coupling a plurality of LEDs thereto; 
 wherein the elongated PCB includes (i) a first segment having a first width and (ii) a second segment having a second width different than the first width, wherein the first width is wider than the second width; and 
 wherein the plurality of LEDS are mounted on a top portion of the first segment; 
 wherein the PCB is only deformable along multiple axes within the second segment; 
 wherein the system further comprises a rigid wire disposed along a bottom portion of the elongated PCB to maintain in place when the system is stretched, the rigid wire configured to provide an electrical current contact for the elongated PCB. 
 
     
     
       2. The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the wire is soldered below the position where the LEDs are mounted. 
     
     
       3. The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the wire is a rigid wire disposed substantially straight along the elongated PCB to maintain in place when the system is stretched. 
     
     
       4. The system according to  claim 1 , wherein the second segment is S-shaped along a first axis.